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Problems with laptop: constant fan-lines down screen

  • 19-09-2006 5:46pm
    #1
    Hub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 349 ✭✭


    basically the fan is going constantly when its on and there are lines down the screen.

    any ideas?


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  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Sounds like something is overheating. Is it under warranty?


  • #3
    Hub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 349 ✭✭Hub


    yeah its dell so it must be.

    Its constant humming, really annoying. I actually cant send it away as I need it for the next few weeks


  • #4
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    I guess all you can do then is keep it as cool as possible, if you are at home, keep it raised up a little bit off your desk so air can flow better. That is the only thing I can think of before sending it off to be looked at.


  • #5
    Hub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 349 ✭✭Hub


    Cheers for that, but is ther any way you can reduce the fans activity


  • #6
    Tree
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,757 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tree


    turn off the computer, or sell it


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